Handyperson (Home Improvement Team)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
22/08/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/09/2019 12:00
Job Category:
Manual / Trades / Transport
Employment Location:
Foundry House, Bedlington
Further Information
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here:
http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
The Service
The role of the Handyperson service is to support and assist elderly and disabled service users and families of disabled children to live safely and independently by installing minor adaptations, carrying out minor repairs and maintenance within their homes, across Northumberland. The Handyperson would carry out home safety checks, offer practical advice and support and signpost to other services where necessary.
The role
The handyperson works agile, receiving their day’s work on a mobile device. They must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with our client group and be able to provide accurate information when completing tasks. An ability to respond calmly in situations where they may feel under pressure is beneficial.
We are offering:
? A starting salary of £19,554
? Access to Local Government pension scheme
? Flexi time
? A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
? The use of Company tools and vehicle for the job
Essential requirements:
? Handyperson must have a driving license and the role will entail driving for long periods of time
? The handyperson must be able to carry out basic household repairs to a high standard,
? Have experience of using power tools
? The handyperson must have the ability to use basic computer software.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Sue Aspden 01670 536536 for an informal discussion.
Northumberland County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We recognise the difficulties that transgender applicants in particular may face during a recruitment process; if Trans applicants have any concerns regarding the process please contact Claire Coe (Trans HR Support Officer) on 07775026871 claire.coe@northumberland.gov.uk. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend interview please contact 01670 622838 or email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.